Llançà
Municipality in Catalonia, Spain
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Llançà (Catalan pronunciation: [ʎənˈsa]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the coastline of the Costa Brava, between the Cap de Creus and the French frontier and is an important fishing port and tourist centre. The N-260 connects the town with Figueres and continues on to the border at Portbou.
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  Llançà Location in Catalonia  Llançà Llançà (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 42°22′10″N 3°09′40″E | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Girona |
| Comarca | Alt Empordà |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Guillem Cusí Batlle (2015)[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.0 km2 (10.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[3] | |
• Total | 4,892 |
| • Density | 175/km2 (453/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Llançanenc, llançanenca |
| Website | www |
The GR 92 long-distance footpath, which roughly follows the length of the Mediterranean coast of Spain, has a staging point at Llançà. Stage 1 links northwards to Portbou, a distance of 9.8 kilometres (6.1 mi), whilst stage 2 links southwards to Cadaqués, a distance of 20.3 kilometres (12.6 mi).[4]
Demographics
| 1900 | 1930 | 1950 | 1970 | 1986 | 2007 |
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| 1,829 | 2,021 | 1,713 | 2,682 | 3,271 | 4,862 |
